AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCentral Bank Push: Bangladesh Bank announced a Tk 60,000 crore stimulus aimed at reviving the private sector, with Tk 10,000 crore earmarked for agricultural and rural activities and a Tk 19,000 crore central fund backed by government guarantees. Farm Modernization: Spain’s Navarra approved €12 million for 271 agricultural and livestock holders to modernize farms, with higher support for projects tied to environmental goals and animal welfare. Inputs on the Ground: In Nigeria’s Kano North, Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin arranged 53,040 bags of fertiliser via 88 trucks, starting May 31. Pest and Quarantine Clash: Sri Lanka’s agriculture chief denied illegal release of imported cut flowers, saying lab tests found whitefly and white rust in six boxes that were ordered destroyed. Water Security: In Colorado, federal funding was released for the Shoshone water rights purchase, a move tied to protecting river baseflow for farms and rural communities. Sustainable Farming Shift: Malaysia and New Zealand pledged closer cooperation on fertilisers, grains and dairy, while Cameron Highlands growers were urged to cut pesticide use using smarter, biological methods.
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